The Thread That Connects Generations: Why Dune Trusts ACA Threads

At Dune, we're often asked about our linen.

The fabric, the texture, the way it softens with wear and becomes more beautiful over time.

But every garment is held together by something far less visible.

Thread.

It's easy to overlook, yet it's one of the most important components of a well-made garment. It quietly does its job, stitch after stitch, season after season.

A few months ago, I was reminded just how much history can be found in these small details.

After my grandmother passed away, I spent time going through what had always been her pride and joy — her sewing supplies.

There were boxes of buttons collected over decades, handwritten notes tucked between patterns, and drawers filled with the tools she used to create, mend and care for the garments that filled her home.

Among everything, one small item caught my attention.

A zip.

Still sealed in its original packaging.

Printed on the packaging was a name I recognised immediately.

ACA.

The same company that supplies the thread we use to make Dune garments today.

For a moment, time seemed to collapse.

The very products trusted by my grandmother's generation are still being trusted by ours.

In an industry increasingly driven by speed and disposability, there was something comforting about that.

Quality, after all, has a way of enduring.

Why We Choose ACA Threads:

When we started Dune, we made a commitment to build our garments using materials we genuinely believe in.

Not only fabrics, but every component that becomes part of a finished piece.

ACA Threads has been one of those trusted partners from the beginning.

Their threads are manufactured in Cape Town and have earned a reputation among South African makers for consistency, reliability and exceptional quality.

But what has impressed us most over the years isn't only the product.

It's the people behind it.

Their customer care is remarkable. Whether it's a routine order or an urgent production requirement, their team approaches every interaction with the same level of professionalism and genuine care.

Those values resonate deeply with us because they're the same values we try to bring to Dune every day.

Manufacturing With Intention:

We believe the future of fashion lies in making things thoughtfully.

Not simply creating products, but considering the impact those products have on people and the environment.

That's one of the reasons we admire ACA Threads.

Their commitment to sustainability isn't something added for marketing purposes. It's woven into the way they operate.

Around their factory, land that could easily have sat unused has been transformed into olive groves. More than 1,000 olive trees have been planted to help absorb carbon emissions and contribute to a healthier environment.

They've invested in solar energy, water conservation projects and waste reduction initiatives that continue to lower their environmental footprint year after year.

These aren't headline-grabbing gestures.

They're practical, long-term decisions.

The kind that create meaningful change over time.

A Second Life For Every Cone

One of our favourite examples of this philosophy can be found in something as ordinary as a thread cone.

After a cone has been used, most manufacturers would simply discard it.

ACA chose a different path.

We save and return our empty cones rather than sending them to landfill. Through a remarkable partnership with organisations supporting people living with disabilities, these cones are cleaned, prepared and reused.

The project creates meaningful employment opportunities while reducing waste and conserving resources.

It's a simple idea.

But often the most meaningful solutions are.

The initiative benefits local communities, keeps materials in circulation and demonstrates how thoughtful manufacturing can extend far beyond the factory floor.

More Than A Supplier

Discovering that old ACA zip among my grandmother's belongings reminded me that good products create quiet legacies.

The makers who came before us understood the value of quality materials.

The importance of making things properly.

The satisfaction of creating something designed to last.

At Dune, we carry those same values forward.

Every garment we produce represents a collection of choices — from the linen we select to the thread that holds each seam together.

We're grateful to work with suppliers who share our belief that craftsmanship, responsibility and longevity still matter.

Because while fashion trends come and go, thoughtful making never goes out of style.

And sometimes, the strongest connections between past and present are held together by a single thread.